Michael Solomonov Cooks His Heritage and His Heart in Philadelphia

Michael Solomonov hasn’t always been a champion of Israeli cuisine, but he certainly is one now. Born near Tel Aviv and raised in Pittsburgh, he grew to love the culinary histories of Israel thanks to trips to the culture-clashed country. He opened Zahav, devoted to his own style of Israeli cuisine, in 2008, landing him a James Beard award and inspiring subsequent restaurants. He still returns to Israel, continually seeking out new...